Looking for a pool contractor in Havasu

[hallett240]

Well kids, looks like things are slowing down in Havasu. So its time to have a pool built in the backyard. My questions to all of you is this... Who was the contractor you used? Would you use them again? The size of the pool? The cost? Was there anything you would have done differently? Im looking to build a simple pool, no fire bowls, waterfalls ,or grottoes, maybe a chiller. Any of you have a chiller? Thanks!!!

 

[boater]

Well kids, looks like things are slowing down in Havasu. So its time to have a pool built in the backyard. My questions to all of you is this... Who was the contractor you used? Would you use them again? The size of the pool? The cost? Was there anything you would have done differently? Im looking to build a simple pool, no fire bowls, waterfalls ,or grottoes, maybe a chiller. Any of you have a chiller? Thanks!!!

Desert Storm Pools
We just finished our pool in June. We were told that the pool would be done in 12 weeks and it was right on schedule. Brian was the best to work with. If we were going to build another pool I wouldn’t even get any bids I would just call him to build it.

 

[FreeBird236]

Well kids, looks like things are slowing down in Havasu. So its time to have a pool built in the backyard. My questions to all of you is this... Who was the contractor you used? Would you use them again? The size of the pool? The cost? Was there anything you would have done differently? Im looking to build a simple pool, no fire bowls, waterfalls ,or grottoes, maybe a chiller. Any of you have a chiller? Thanks!!!

No direct experience, but a couple of friends were happy with Sand Castle. I also hear Van Rooy is good.

 

[CoolCruzin]

We just finish a pool with Sandcastle.
Came out just like the plans has shown to be.

 

[dirtslinger2]

We're in the midst of a pool build with Sandcastle. We chose them because they recently finished a build for our friends in Havasu and it came out real nice, and we liked their design vs. others.
That said, my friends had a few hiccups, with timing, and miscommunication with the subs, and we have as well. I really only experienced some delays in their plumbing. I stay on top of them now, and when they don't show up when I'm told they will, and it seems to have changed and things stay progressing now. So far, all of the work they are doing is very nice.
You can follow along in our build here

Pool Time

Wife and I are ready to pull the trigger on a pool. We just had Advantage come out, since they did a friends pool, and one of their salesmen lives here in Golden Shores/Topock. He's working on some drawings right not, but I thought I'd post here. I've read good and bad about Advantage, and...

www.riverdavesplace.com

 

[FlyByWire]

Brian with Desert Storm without hesitation.

 

[Jonas Grumby]

I used desert storm(Brian) 4 years ago, I was pool #5 after he opened. Start to finish 31 days.

 

[FishSniper]

We used desert storm about 3.5 years ago and are very happy with the build .

 

[riverroyal]

I used desert storm(Brian) 4 years ago, I was pool #5 after he opened. Start to finish 31 days.

Considering the shotcrete or gunite takes 28 days to cure he must be the david Blaine of pools

 

[Jonas Grumby]

Considering the shotcrete or gunite takes 28 days to cure he must be the david Blaine of pools

Whatever you say dude,

Dates on these photos are 9/11/19 to 10/11/19. It was what it was. And it’s still holding water. Brian, speak up here.

concrete went in 9/27/19, water started 10/11/19.

 

[Melloyellovector]

Whatever you say dude, View attachment 1428859 Dates on these photos are 9/11/19 to 10/11/19. It was what it was. And it’s still holding water. Brian, speak up here. View attachment 1428860 View attachment 1428859 View attachment 1428860 View attachment 1428861
concrete went in 9/27/19, water started 10/11/19.

Yes a pool can be built/finished before shotcrete has cured.
It’s not advised.
Similar to pouring house foundation and putting framing weight on it before it’s cured. Or putting stucco on before brown coat has cured.
It’s 50/50 chance for potential problems.

I have done it, usually because of Occupancy final needing water in pool.

 

[Havasu blue label]

Considering the shotcrete or gunite takes 28 days to cure he must be the david Blaine of pools

28 days to cure okay

 

[riverroyal]

Whatever you say dude, View attachment 1428859 Dates on these photos are 9/11/19 to 10/11/19. It was what it was. And it’s still holding water. Brian, speak up here. View attachment 1428860 View attachment 1428859 View attachment 1428860 View attachment 1428861
concrete went in 9/27/19, water started 10/11/19.

Ok 'dude' congrats on the fast cure.

 

[Doc]

Do any of the companies recommended only do new pools only? I need to redo the pebble deck and tile on my pool and was also looking for someone.

 

[DMF]

Do any of the companies recommended only do new pools only? I need to redo the pebble deck and tile on my pool and was also looking for someone.

Desert Storm Custom Pools does remodels as well.

 

[Melloyellovector]

28 days to cure okay

ASA ( American shotcrete association )
EVERY pool engineer
ACI ( American concrete Inst )
all specify 28 day cure time

But you probably know better

 

[TrojanDan]

I priced Sandcastle, Desert Storm, and Van Rooy in Summer/Fall 2020. I went with Sandcastle. Started dig in late March and had water in August 2021. This was height of bat shit craziness with pool builds. I was hoping to have water by mid-June but that didn’t happen. Overall I would use Sandcastle again.